ASUS plans to produce RAM amid shortage problems, hoping to ease the rising costs of laptops and gaming PCs. Reports say the company is preparing to manufacture DDR5 memory by 2026. The move could help reduce its reliance on big suppliers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix.
The global memory crunch started when chipmakers shifted focus to AI data centers. That left PC makers short on supply, pushing DDR4 and DDR5 prices higher. For buyers, this means laptops and GPUs are getting more expensive.
ASUS is now looking at its options. Either pass the cost to consumers or take matters into its own hands. Building DRAM factories is no small task, though, and industry watchers are not sure if ASUS can pull it off quickly.
There’s also talk of possible cooperation with CMXT, a Chinese company that recently introduced DDR5 and LPDDR5X chips. But CMXT faces its own hurdles, including strict import rules and limited production capacity.
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If ASUS succeeds, it could help stabilize prices for laptops and desktops. Still, analysts warn the shortage may last until 2028, so higher costs could stick around for a while.
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